ETYMOLOGY: BORROWED WORDS AND ETYMOLOGICAL DOUBLETS
Keywords:
Keywords: Etymology, borrowed words, Loanwords, etymological doublets, language contact, historical linguistics, vocabulary development, semantic change, English language history, lexical borrowing.Abstract
Abstract: This article explores the role of borrowed words and etymological
doublets in the historical development of the English language. It examines how
contact among cultures and languages has shaped English vocabulary through
borrowing, adaptation, and semantic change. Special attention is given to the formation
of etymological doublets – pairs of words derived from the same origin but entering
the language through different routes or periods, resulting in distinct forms and
meanings. By analyzing examples from Latin, French, Old Norse, and Germanic
sources, the article demonstrates how layers of linguistic influence coexist within
English and contribute to its expressive richness. The study highlights the significance
of etymology in understanding linguistic evolution, cultural interaction, and the
historical depth embedded in everyday vocabulary.
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